British husband surrenders after fatal shooting of Thai wife

13 Sept 23:26 Key points summarised by AI

British citizen Anthony allegedly shot and killed his 44-year-old Thai wife, Patri Uraphanom, during a heated argument at their home in Maha Sarakham province.
Anthony fled the scene but was later tracked by police via CCTV to a hotel in Khon Kaen, where he surrendered after negotiations and was taken to face charges.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.